Before & After Photos

Nick E. of Menomonie, WI had cracked and bowing foundation walls, causing him to worry about the stability of his home. He got in contact with our office staff and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chuck. Chuck went to Nick's home, carefully inspected his walls, and determined a solution that would work for him and his needs. Chuck proposed our ShotLock Repair System and our PowerBraces Foundation Repair System, both of which are designed to repair foundation structures. Nick was confident in our systems, so he followed through with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Matt, and his production team applied our ShotLock solution along the entire backside wall. Our ShotLock is a special spray-on solution that rebuilds deteriorating foundation walls and is twice as strong as standard concrete. It also gives the wall a smooth, polished finish. Next, Matt and his team installed our PowerBraces along the east and west foundation wall. Our PowerBraces are made to stabilize failing basement walls and give them the potential to straighten them over time. After a two-day completion, Nick said he had a great experience with Matt and his crew! 

At American Waterworks, we provide services in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request and schedule your FREE estimate! 

A homeowner in Menomonie, WI, discovered stair-step cracks growing up the side of the concrete wall. Concerned this could become a serious issue, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Knowing they could not repair it themselves, the homeowner knew they needed to find an expert to provide them with a solution. The homeowner looked into "foundation repair near me" and one of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. Since they were already on their website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Darin. A few days later, Darin promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the foundation. During his inspection, Darin confirmed the foundation was slacking due to settlement. To prevent the settlement from continuing, Darin recommended installing GeoLock Wall Anchors on the suffering walls. Knowing this was their best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Darin's recommendations. Next, Darin passed the recommendations off to our Logistics team to give the final stamp of approval. Once the plans were approved by our Logistics team, it was assigned to our Foreman, Lane, and his crew. Once the project date arrived, Lane and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Lane and his crew made sure the walls were ready for the installation. Next, Lane and his team went ahead and installed 14 GeoLock Wall Anchors on the cracked foundation. Once all the GeoLocks were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was impressed with the excellent work completed by the crew, so they left a five-star review. American Waterworks is happy to repair its homeowner's struggling foundation walls. 

Shannon G. in Oronoco, MN had a large crack in the foundation wall on the back of his garage. He knew that he would be taking a large risk if he chose to wait to repair his foundation, because it could fail at any time, and become a much larger expense. He started researching foundation repair companies when he saw an advertisement for American Waterworks. He decided to call us for a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Rick Weber, to his home to inspect his foundation problem and find a solution. Rick talked him through his options and he developed a plan that was the most beneficial for him. After meeting with Rick and getting his questions and concerns addressed, Shannon felt that we were the best fit for him, so he scheduled a date for the installation.

Our crew installed 4 wall anchors from the outside of his garage into the soil underneath the concrete in the garage. They drilled long rods through the brick until they hit supportive soil. They removed the concrete in the garage where they would need to put on the plates for the anchors. They installed the plates on either end of the rod and tightened the anchors. Lastly, they replaced the concrete and cleaned up their work area. The anchors secure and stabilize the wall. They continue to straighten the walls and can be tightened over time as the wall gradually moves back into place. Our foundation repair systems are guaranteed for a lifetime, so Shannon can rest easy knowing he chose a permanent solution to protect the foundation of his home.

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Dan and Nancy M. of Plymouth, IA had a bowing retaining timber wall, causing them to worry about the value of their home and property. They went on our website and came across our foundation repair products, where he learned that we would be able to fix his issue. He set up a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Ryan. Ryan went to his home, inspected his wall, and drew up the solution of our GeoLock Wall Anchors. Dan and Nancy got all of their questions answered and felt comfortable with the product, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew began the installation by putting block wood over the cracked foundation and inserting five long, metal rods into the wall and tightening and screwing a wall anchor to each rod. This system stabilizes the foundation wall by anchoring the wall to the hard-packed soil beyond the foundation. After the installation, the wall anchors can be tightened over time to further straighten the wall and pull it back to its original position. 

Dan and Nancy were happy with the work that was completed and couldn't believe the transformation from start to finish! 

Not only do we perform work in foundation repair. We also provide services in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair/encapsulation, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request a free estimate with our Design Specialist team!

Melissia T. in Mason City, IA was suffering from a flooded basement and a severely damaged foundation. Melissia called American Waterworks in hopes that we could come to her home soon and install our waterproofing system and repair her foundation. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Dylan Woitas, to her home to develop the best solution for her home and provide her with a FREE estimate. She enjoyed working with Dylan and she was pleased with his plan to restore her basement, so they scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Matt Zeller, and his crew started installing our waterproofing system by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement and laying our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, they installed our TripleSafe sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system along the walls. The combination of these waterproofing products ensure that water will be properly discharged from her basement and that it will remain a dry and healthier space. Then, they installed 5 PowerBraces along the damaged foundation wall to halt any further movement and stabilize it. PowerBraces also provide the potential to straighten the wall as they are tightened over time. Melissia was pleased with the results and is glad she chose to invest in the protection of her home.

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